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A16 BYA

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,550 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 82,550 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 75,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,277 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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A16 BYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 BYA registered?

A16 BYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is A16 BYA safe to buy?

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